MBA 6601, International Business
Unit I Assignment Template
Part 1: Pick three individual countries, one in the Middle East, one in Asia, and one in Europe. Apply
Hofstede’s characteristics to each one, and state if the characteristic is low, medium, or high in each
country. Also, explain why you think each country deserves that description.
Characteristics
Power Distance Uncertainty Avoidance Individualism/Collectivism [Middle East] [Asia] [Europe] Masculinity/Femininity Long-term/Short-term
Orientation Part 2: Given your descriptions, explain which country is most like the United States and which country is
most unlike the United States.
Answer:
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